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CARS OF EASTERN EUROPE – THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY
Cars of Eastern Europe tells the story of the cars and vans made in Latvia, Poland, the former Yugoslavia, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and East Germany. In a region that stretches from the Black Sea to the Baltic, the vehicles were as varied as the nations themselves. Now that eastern Europe has come in from the cold, this book offers a unique and timely survey of the motor industry in this often overlooked part of the continent.
MATELOT SUR LE RHONE
Matelot sur le Rhône retrace les mémoires d'un des derniers appelés du contingent, peu de temps avant la professionnalisation des armées. Son bâtiment, le BSM Rhône, lui-même en fin de service, était alors basé en Martinique et assurait le soutien de la flotte dans la région des Caraïbes.
THE CLASSIC MOTOR RACING CIRCUITS OF EUROPE
This exciting new book provides readers with a detailed study of some of Europeâs most famous motor racing circuits, bringing the history of these spectacular venues to life. The circuits covered include Brooklands, Goodwood, Silverstone, Le Mans, Reims, Hockenheim, Nürburgring, Imola, Monza, and Monaco/Monte Carlo Spa. Covering everything from the history, origin, and development of each track, to the famous drivers who took to the tarmac and the amazing cars they droveâboth historic and contemporaryâthis is a must have read for every motor racing fan. Other areas examined include significant events and famous races that took place at each site, as well as a brief look at the many teams that performed there. Written by leading motor sport historian David Venables, this fantastic new book is a celebration of these magnificent sporting venues and the exhilarating feast of men and machines that have entertained enthusiasts for decades.
ROSEMEYER L'ASSO INVINCIBILE
Bernd Rosemeyer (1909-1938) è con certezza uno dei più grandi piloti apparsi nel mondo dei Gran Premi. In due anni e mezzo di attività , dal maggio 1935 all'ottobre 1937, disputò trentatré gare, vincendone dieci e classificandosi secondo sei volte. Guidò sempre la poderosa quanto difficile Auto Union a motore posteriore ideata da Ferdinand Porsche, che gli permise, durante un tentativo di record, di superare i 400 chilometri all'ora su una strada normalmente adibita al traffico. Tazio Nuvolari lo considerava (l' »avversario più temibile ». Mori nel 1938 mentre tentava di battere il record sul chilometro lanciato che la Mercedes, guidata dal suo grande avversario Rudolf Caracciola, aveva appena stabilito.
1000 MONTRES
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BRANDS HATCH / CHAS PARKER
The Brands Hatch circuit in Kent is a motorsport mecca, and was once the busiest motorsport venue in the world. Scene of many classic Formula One and sports car races, as well as numerous other international, national and club events, the circuit is currently undergoing a renaissance under the ownership of Jonathan Palmerâs MotorSport Vision company. Here is the definitive history of Brands Hatch, featuring the events, cars, motorcycles and characters that have made it Britainâs best-loved motor racing circuit.
WHY NOT ? STORY OF CHARLES STEWART ROLLS
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HOW TO IMPROVE TRIUMPH TR7, TR7-V8 & TR8
From the beginning of TR7 development, British Leyland saw North America as a primary destination for its new sportscar. The car was to be the first of a new line of Triumph cars that was tailored for the American markets. Launched during one of the darkest times in British Automotive History, the car was Triumph's biggest seller. The author explains in great detail how to increase the performance of these four and eight-cylinder sports cars and how to select and transplant higher-performance engines. Contents include aesthetic changes, body strengthening, roll-cages, brake upgrades, performance wheel changes, gearbox, clutch, four-cylinder engine upgrades, selecting and fitting a V8 engine, improving the suspension and upgrading the rear axle, ignition, carburetor selection and fitting, improving existing and retro-fitting Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), engine transplants, electrical reliability upgrades, weight reduction and more. Covering the whole car with over 500 color illustrations, step-by-step instructions, 23 clear line drawings and useful club and supplier listings, this book is a must have for any TR7/8 owner.
MARCOS COUPES SPYDER GOLD PORTFOLIO 1960-1997
The image of Marcos was shaped by Dennis Adams' styling of the cars, which started out with a Volvo-engined 1800 in the early 1960s. That shape went on to be modified into the Mantula, Spyder and Mantara. Always designed as a fast road car this depended on the engine chosen. In the GT the Volvo B18 was supplemented by Ford 1600, Volvo 3-litre and later the Rover 3.5-litre V8. In the Mini-Marcos the 850cc engine eventually grew to 1300cc giving impressive performance. This is a book of contemporary road tests, new model introductions, technical and specification data, driver's impressions, background, history. Models covered include:- GT Ford 100E, Volvo 1800, Ford 1600, Mini-Marcos GT 850, Lawrencetune, 1275 Cooper S, 3-Litre V6, Mantis, Mantula, Spyder, Mantara, GT Le Mans, Riviera, LM500.
JAGUAR XJS GOLD PORTFOLIO 1975-1988
The XJS was introduced in Sept. 1975 at a time when Jaguar had a reputation for poor reliability. The V12 engine was hit by the fuel crisis but the HE engine solved that problem and in 1981 finish and reliability were greatly improved making the post 1981 cars more desirable. The introduction of the 6-cylinder model in 1984 boosted its popularity, and sales in 1987 were nearly eight times those of 1981. Other models followed including cabriolets and convertibles. This is a book of contemporary road and comparison tests, technical and specification data, new model intro's, tuning, travel, driver's impressions, buying second hand and racing. Models covered include: Automatic, Tullius, convertible, HE, HE Automatic, Eventer, 3.6C, Cabriolet, TWR, XJ-SC.